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STN → PMO
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Falcone–Borsellino Airport (Palermo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is generally superior as it offers a front-row seat to the majestic core of the Alps and follows the dramatic Italian coastline, including views of Mount Vesuvius and the Amalfi Coast during the descent.
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Thames Estuary
Clear views of the Kent coastline and the North Sea transition shortly after departure from Stansted.
Swiss & Italian Alps
Breathtaking views of the snow-capped Bernese and Pennine Alps, including major glaciers and 4,000m peaks.
Milan & Po Valley
The sprawling urban landscape of Northern Italy's industrial heartland and the flat plains of the Po River.
Apennine Mountains
The rugged limestone spine of Italy running down the center of the peninsula.
Mount Vesuvius
The iconic volcano looming over the Bay of Naples is often visible during the southward transit.
Amalfi Coast
The steep cliffs and colorful villages of the Sorrento Peninsula and Salerno Gulf.
Choose a seat in the forward or rear third of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction. For morning flights, the sun will be on your side, so bring sunglasses; however, afternoon flights provide the best lighting for photographing the Italian mainland and the Apennines.
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English Channel
A clear view of the world's busiest shipping lanes and the French Opal Coast near Calais.
Mont Blanc
Western Europe's highest peak is frequently visible to the west as you cross the French-Italian border.
Corsica
The mountainous silhouette of the French island of Corsica across the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Tyrrhenian Sea
Deep blue Mediterranean vistas as the flight paths over open water toward Sicily.
Ustica Island
A small, lonely volcanic island north of Palermo that serves as a landmark for the final approach.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Mediterranean. During the final approach into PMO (Falcone-Borsellino), this side often offers a great view of the coastline and the dramatic cliffs of the Sicilian northwest coast.
Book Hotels in PalermoDistance: 1,823 km (1,133 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 26 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: PMO (38.175999, 13.091)
Route Type: International
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